AGGRIEVED Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ə-ˈgrēvd

Definition of aggrieved

as in dissatisfied

having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions a line of aggrieved ticket-holders, demanding a refund for the cancelled concert

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aggrieved

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verb

past tense of aggrieve

as in perturbed

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as in afflicted

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Recent Examples of aggrieved

Adjective

The aggrieved front-line workers also include safety and security teams, those that often embark on community outreach as well as those burying patients who died from Ebola. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 Yet, this World Cup offers a temporary respite for our perennially aggrieved society. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 30 June 2026 As if the arc of history just naturally bends towards justice without aggrieved people putting pressure on it. — Sarah Schulman, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026 When early goals by both teams were denied by offside calls, the aggrieved fans jeered and whistled — the equivalent of Chiefs fans booing pass interference against their guy. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aggrieved

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggrieved

Adjective

According to Blue Apron's policy, customers who are dissatisfied with a meal or ingredient can contact the company within seven days of receiving their order.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Researchers explored why consumers are so dissatisfied with the taste of tomatoes in the store.

— Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissatisfied

Verb

Aer Lingus magic The Aer Lingus Classic has been defined by rainy weather and upsets the past few years.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Almost everywhere else in the city, women would need one — except at this venue, which tries to not upset the precarious balance of the religion-nightlife cohabitation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of upset

Verb

The lush grass blanketing this scenic Texas field belies the grisly horrors discovered underneath and the agonizing mystery that has tormented families for decades – until now.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
To this day, Mischelle Lawless' family remains tormented by the mystery of her senseless murder.

— Peter Henderson, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of tormented

Verb

The costume misstep happened as Target’s sales have started rebounding from earlier company moves that alienated some customers and from a perception the quality of its stores and merchandise had declined.

— Nancy Jiang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
But in producing and posting videos that feel very much like ads for Higgsfield, both creators left portions of their audiences feeling alienated.

— Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of alienated

Verb

King seemed stranded in a faraway world, tortured by a discomfort that no amount of affection could soothe.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Hatami has spearheaded a number of high-profile cases against child abusers in Los Angeles, California, including the murder of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez, who was tortured and killed by his mother and her boyfriend.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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